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http://allhiphop.comArtist: NuJerzey Devil & DJ Skee Present…Title: You Know What It Is Vol. 3 (Mixtape)Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Conan Milne “Chuck” Taylor, aka The Game, is angry. He’s angry with his former labelmate 50 Cent and his G-Unit clique, and he’s so angry with his one-time comrades that he spends the majority of this mixtape’s […]
Author and therapist Terence McPhaul has decided to enter the realm of Hip-Hop in his new book titled "The Psychology of Hip-Hop." McPhaul previously released the book "The Celebrity Psyche" and is also a mental health therapist. His latest book attempts to explain the behaviors of some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars, such as 50 Cent, […]
Common, who previously announced the release of a new line of children’s books, recently discussed his upcoming three titles plus another book on the subject of AIDS. The Chicago MC has written two books tentatively titled I Like You, But I Love Me , and ME: Mixed Emotions, in addition to his first book, The […]
Three Six Mafia member Project Pat will be released from prison on July 28, after being sentenced to four years for weapons offenses. The Memphis, Tennessee rapper was sent to prison in June of 2002, after being convicted on two counts of firearm possession as a felon. In January of 2001, Pat was pulled over […]
Author Ronin Ro has penned “Raising Hell: The Reign, Ruin and Redemption of Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay,” a new book that chronicles the personal and professional evolution of the Hollis Queens-reared rap group. The book, which is published through Amistad/HarperCollins, will be available for purchase in November 2005. In 1999, Ronin Ro caused a […]
Eminem will treat the city of Detroit to a special performance on Wednesday (June 29) at the ‘Rockin the Rooftop,’ a large fundraising event that is known for its display of fireworks. Eminem was specifically sought out by Detroit’s ‘Hip-Hop Mayor,’ Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to perform at the event, which is part of the International […]
Who: Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli & Other Guests Where SOB’s Club, New York City When: May 24, 2005 Today’s big budget concerts are like legalized assault on the senses with a penchant for elaborate lighting, fierce pyrotechnics, jumbotrons, dancers and the loudest sounds. It’s kind of hard to remember the simplicity of a performer […]
Sometimes above the music, the Ruff Ryders are to thank for a style. In the wee hours of a school night, young children of the hood tear through West Philadelphia on one wheel. No lights, no supervision, no curfew. While neighborhood watch might be up in arms, Wah Dean would be proud. As the mastermind […]
If good things really do come to those who wait, that explains why Emanon’s long-awaited debut LP is a triumph – 15 straight tracks of bona fide goodness. Southern Cali products Aloe Blacc and Exile have been laying down tracks together for more than a decade now, but The Waiting Room marks their first full-length […]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Krayzie Bone is the newest Hip-Hop star to step into the tennis-shoe game with his new sneaker called the “Thugline Classics.” Krayzie explained to Allhiphop.com that the initial response from the shoe has been great. “I just saw the first sample of it the other day and it’s looking good," Krayzie Bone […]
Lil’ Kim’s legal fate was supposed to be determined tomorrow, but the pint-sized rapper’s sentencing date for perjury has been postponed. Facing a potentially lengthy jail term, the Brooklyn native will be sentenced at a later, presently undisclosed time. The rapper was convicted in March of 2005 on three counts of perjury and one count […]
Hip-Hop hit maker Swizz Beats has joined the ranks of the elite, by being honored at the NV Awards hosted by NV Magazine. The NV Awards were created to honor salutes professionals who have demonstrated strong leadership in business and have used their vision to achieve remarkable inroads within their industry. Among others being honored […]
Rapper Consequence sparked the interest of hip-hop fans in 1996 with his appearance on A Tribe Called Quest’s album Beats, Rhyme and Life and now he will re-emerg with a new mixtape entitled “A Tribe Called Quence 1995-2004.” "A Tribe Called Quence" features production by Kanye West, 88 Keys and 9th Wonder among others. At […]
Rapper’s Eve and Lil’ Eazy E, son of the legendary Eric “Eazy E” Wright have joined with BET and Rap City host Mad Linx for an hour long special program on BET. “Open Mic: My Thing” is part of BET’s Rap-It-Up Campaign designed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. The show takes viewers across the U.S. […]
Rapper Lord Jamar, the acclaimed lyricist from Brand Nubian, intends to educate listeners with 5 Percent Album, his first solo album, which he says will be in stores by the year’s end. “[Fans] can expect a lot,” Lord Jamar told AllHipHop.com of The 5 Percent Album. ” It deals a lot with the 5 Percent […]
Rapper C-Bo will be released from prison today (June 22), after serving almost two years for gun charges and other offenses. According to C-Bo, he is going to work on his untitled album, the 17th from the rapper. "With this album, I am really trying to re-capture what the West Coast is known for," C-Bo […]
Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow will be honored at a ceremony to forever solidify the emcee’s permanent place in Hip-Hop by inducting him into the Bronx Walk of Fame. The Bronx Walk of Fame honors various people who have contributed to the Bronx’s legacy. Blow, despite being from Harlem, was a fixture on the scene during […]
Artist: The CrestTitle: SkeptikRating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Hip-hop markets in places like Minneapolis or Columbus have been created by underground artists like Oddjobs or Copywrite. Because of hard work, these cities are mandatory tour stops for any talent. Wisconsin may be the next nut to be cracked. While Coo Coo Cal turned radio’s heads […]
Artist: Various ArtistsTitle: SCRATCH::All the Way Live (DVD)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Isis the Alchemist The original Jazzy Jay, legendary former member of The Soulsonic Force; renowned throughout the universe for his collection of wax over 500,000 pieces strong. The X-Ecutioners, the spin-off crew (no pun intended) formed from the original X-Men founded by DJ […]
To those that know Joe Budden, he has truly one of the most complex rapper narratives in Hip-Hop. He takes you along for rides you may know all too well, and shows you things you might not have otherwise looked into. Whether or not you’ve ever lived in the hood, the themes in a Budden […]
